“The bill, which would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, was reintroduced by Colorado Representative Jared Polis on March 30. Polis, who had introduced similar legislation to Congress in 2015, believes that the American people have made their stance on cannabis known, and that it’s time for the Feds to treat the plant and its byproducts as alcohol’s legal equivalents.”

“’I might as well get a regular job,’ said William, who has a small plot in Laytonville, after hearing speakers describe the many steps people like him would have to take to keep his farm. He said most growers he knows plan to get out of the business after the county’s three-year grace period (called the ‘sunset provision’) expires, a part of the medical marijuana ordinance the Board of Supervisors passed on April 4.”

“‘When they nominated me for attorney general, you would have thought the biggest issue in America was when I said, “I don’t think America’s going to be a better place if they sell marijuana at every corner grocery store,” Sessions said Tuesday, according to AZ Central. ‘(People) didn’t like that; I’m surprised they didn’t like that.’”

“The suspects’ downfall began Saturday when a California Highway Patrol officer tried to pull over a van on I-580 in Castro Valley for a cell phone violation. During the stop, a car cut in front of the CHP vehicle to create a distraction so the van could get away, according to the Alameda County sheriff’s office which has supervision over the task force.”

“San Francisco startup Eaze launched its on-demand medical marijuana service in San Jose on Tuesday after the city removed its ban on cannabis delivery. The app, which lets customers order everything from pre-rolled joints to cannabis-infused mints, now serves the entire Bay Area.”

“P]atients suffering from mesothelioma cancer can use medicinal marijuana as a means to reduce their troublesome symptoms. Many are beginning to personally explore the helpful aspects of this natural medicine as researchers continue their quest toward a cancer cure.”

“There’s no permits issued; it’s not really legal, but usually the city tends to turn a blind eye when thousands turn up on Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on April 20th each year for a giant smoke out.”

Looking for something to do after the 4/20 countdown? Comic Nikki Glaser will be at the Fillmore Heritage Center next Thursday evening for a pot themed show. Maybe you’ve seen her comedy/talk show, “Not Safe with Nikki Glaser,” on Comedy Central.

“As more states adopt medical marijuana and recreational pot laws, and the country’s new attorney general Jeff Sessions battles against these laws, the content-makers see fodder for series. Despite the political fray, TV programmers — mostly cablers and streamers — move forward with pot-themed programming for 2017 and beyond.”